NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5350

The NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5350 is a mobile GPU released on 2003-02-28, built on the Rankine architecture and fabricated by TSMC on a 150 nm process. The database places it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. Its theoretical throughput is anchored by a pixel rate of 1.100 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1.100 GTexel/s, alongside 8.800 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Benchmark Performance

The FX Go5350's average benchmark score of 0 reflects the absence of recorded benchmark runs, not a literal zero-performance result. The 50th percentile ranking places the GPU exactly at the median of the database's GPU population — an equal number of parts rank above and below it.

With no benchmark scores, the pixel rate of 1.100 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.100 GTexel/s are the primary performance indicators. Their identical values are consistent with a 4-TMU, 4-ROP design where both units operate at the same effective rate. The texture rate governs texel filtering throughput, while the pixel rate caps rasterized pixel output. The memory bandwidth of 8.800 GB/s, derived from a 128-bit DDR bus at 275 MHz (550 Mbps effective), bounds how quickly texture and framebuffer data can move.

The 50th percentile is the only comparative metric available. Since the database computes percentiles across all GPUs across all eras, a 2003 mobile chip at the median reflects both its age and its original mainstream positioning. No rival scores are recorded, so no percentage deltas can be computed.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The FX Go5350 has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores — the database lists neither. This is expected for a 2003 GPU, as ray tracing hardware did not exist in this era. The feature set is instead defined by API support: DirectX 9.0a, OpenGL 1.5 (full), and OpenGL 2.0 (partial). DirectX 9.0a was the early revision of DirectX 9, enabling the early DirectX 9 feature set. The partial OpenGL 2.0 support means some but not all of that specification is implemented.

The Rankine-architecture chip uses 45 million transistors on a 124 mm² die, fabricated on TSMC's 150 nm process, yielding a transistor density of 362.9K per square millimeter. The fixed-function pipeline comprises 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs. No shading unit count is reported. Vulkan support is absent, consistent with the GPU's release era. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," meaning connectors are determined by the laptop manufacturer.

How It Compares

The database lists no nearest rivals for the FX Go5350, so no score deltas can be reported. The empty benchmarks array prevents the system from computing rival relationships.

Lineage provides context: the FX Go5350 succeeds the GeForce4 Go and precedes the GeForce Go 6. This places it in NVIDIA's mobile segment during the period following its release. The transition from GeForce4 Go to FX Go5350 brought the Rankine architecture and DirectX 9.0a support, while the subsequent GeForce Go 6 would introduce a newer architecture.

The 50th percentile is the sole comparative anchor. Half of all database GPUs rank above, half below. For a 2003 mobile part, this median position indicates a mainstream offering — neither flagship nor entry-level.

FAQ

Q: What DirectX version does the FX Go5350 support?

A: DirectX 9.0a.

Q: What OpenGL version is supported?

A: OpenGL 1.5 is fully supported; OpenGL 2.0 is partially supported.

Q: How much memory does the FX Go5350 have?

A: 64 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth?

A: 8.800 GB/s, from a 275 MHz memory clock with 550 Mbps effective data rate.

Q: Does the FX Go5350 support ray tracing?

A: No — no RT cores or tensor cores are listed.

Q: What bus interface does it use?

A: AGP 8x.

Power and Cooling

No TDP is listed for the FX Go5350, and no suggested PSU is provided. The power connectors field is "None," indicating the GPU draws power entirely through the AGP 8x slot with no auxiliary cables required. This is typical for a mobile part where the laptop motherboard handles power delivery.

The cooling solution is unspecified, and the "Portable Device Dependent" display outputs indicate that thermal design is likewise determined by the laptop OEM. The 150 nm process with 45 million transistors on a 124 mm² die suggests a moderate thermal envelope, but the data does not quantify power draw. The absence of a PSU recommendation is consistent with a mobile GPU — end users do not select power supplies for laptop components.

Who Should Consider It

The FX Go5350 is a 2003-era mobile GPU with a 50th percentile ranking and zero recorded benchmark scores. Its 64 MB DDR memory and 8.800 GB/s bandwidth, paired with a 1.100 GPixel/s pixel rate, define a part aimed at the mainstream laptop segment of its time.

Users with portable devices from the 2003 period that shipped with this chip are the target audience. DirectX 9.0a support enables early DirectX 9 titles, while partial OpenGL 2.0 covers some OpenGL 2.0 applications. The AGP 8x interface ties it to motherboards of that generation. The 64 MB capacity would limit texture detail in DirectX 9 games, and the 8.800 GB/s bandwidth would constrain high-resolution rendering. The 1.100 GPixel/s pixel rate is the ceiling for fill-rate-bound workloads.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem pairs 64 MB of DDR memory with a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 275 MHz, delivering 550 Mbps effective data rate through DDR double-data-rate transfer, yielding 8.800 GB/s of bandwidth.

The 128-bit bus provides a wide data path, enabling substantial data movement per clock cycle. The 8.800 GB/s bandwidth is the maximum for texture fetches, vertex data, and framebuffer operations. At 1.100 GPixel/s, the bandwidth-to-pixel ratio provides headroom for color data and texture reads.

The 64 MB capacity is shared between framebuffer, textures, and geometry data. For 2003-era games at typical laptop resolutions, this accommodates moderate texture detail. Higher resolutions would strain both capacity and bandwidth, as the framebuffer consumes a larger portion of the 64 MB.